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culture24 days ago•35 min saved

Exit Party Explores Two Fragile US Futures Through Mandel's Human Lens

In a WIRED interview, Emily St. John Mandel discusses Exit Party, a near-future novel that imagines two possible U.S. futures—one a post-civil-war fracturing and the other a totalitarian surveillance state—and emphasizes resilience, community, and moral choice when civilization destabilizes. Mandel began writing the book in 2022, noting that while she didn’t claim clairvoyance, the real-world polarization and ICE-style surveillance sharpen the realism of Ibari’s and Ari’s intertwined fates, exploring identity, trust, and what kind of person one becomes after collapse. The conversation also touches on her career arc from Station Eleven to Exit Party, her multiverse approach, and her nuanced stance on AI’s role in writing and publishing.

via WIRED|

#american-futures #culture #dystopian-fiction

movies1 month ago•16 min saved

One Night Only: A Dystopian Rom-Com That Raises More Questions Than It Answers

The Ringer’s review of One Night Only notes that a world where single people can only have sex on one annual night raises big questions about governance and surveillance. While the film hits funny, satirical notes and strong rom-com performances, it largely avoids explaining how the dystopian system operates or its broader social impact, leaving viewers amused but unsure what the premise ultimately means.

via The Ringer|

#biosensors #fascism #movies

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Erupts as California Deploys Hundreds of Surveillance Cameras to Combat Crime"

California Governor Gavin Newsom faced criticism and mockery on social media after announcing a plan to combat crime in Oakland by installing 480 high-tech cameras along freeways and in the city. Critics accused Newsom of pushing a "surveillance state" and questioned the effectiveness of the initiative, suggesting that focusing on keeping criminals in jail would be more effective. The plan, part of a $10 million security program, aims to improve public safety and protect employees, but social media users expressed skepticism and concern about privacy and potential misuse of the surveillance system.

via Fox News|

#california #crime-prevention #gavin-newsom

opinion3 years ago•6 min saved

"The Impact of 9/11 on the American Empire: A Turning Point?"

The author argues that the government's response to 9/11 led to disastrous foreign policies, the creation of a surveillance state, and massive national debt. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, fueled by 9/11, have weakened the U.S. both domestically and internationally. The author also highlights the misuse of surveillance powers against American citizens and the unsustainable debt growth. Overall, the author suggests that 9/11 marked the beginning of America's decline.

via The Federalist|

#911 #american-empire #foreign-policy